With a blink of an eye, Ayden graduated from preschool last Sunday. If you have been following our journey, you’d know that I homeschooled both Ethan and Ayden during their preschool years. With big brother Ethan, I home-schooled him until he is 6 years old then panicked when someone told me that without a preschool graduation cert he won’t be accepted into primary school. So we quickly looked for a preschool for him but by […]

If you are planning for a fun family staycation in the Klang Valley, you’ll LOVE the NEW Family THEME Rooms at Furama Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur   FURAMA BUKIT BINTANG KL 136, Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  03-2788 8888 Family rooms and theme room rates starts from RM450+ onwards. Each booking comes with a complimentary unlimited playtime at Waka Waka KL. Book a family room directly with Furama Bukit Bintang and enjoy […]

 Imagine an inky black sky studded with pinpricks of stars, twinkling like diamonds against a satin background.  The strains of tuneful melodies drift in the breeze as the smell of luscious food wafts through the air. On the left, exclamations of delight at the fun fair where someone has won a prize; on the right, the iconic fanfare that heralds the start of a blockbuster movie. Movie under the stars If this sounds like […]

Royale Songket Restaurant at Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam is offering a new themed buffet dinner, namely, 4-in-1 Buffet Dinner. The grand and lavish dinner buffet features BBQ and Grill, Italian Dishes, Japanese Cuisine and Malaysian Favourite menu. Diners can start indulging on refreshing appetisers and a salad bar, consists of Salad, Mixed Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Carrot, Caesar Station, Gherkin, Oliver, Kalamata, Sunday Tomato, Boil Eggs, Croutons, Kidney Bean, Corn, Gado – Gado, Tossed Mozzarella […]

We took a walk on the wild side for an edutaining experience at Sunway Lagoon during the launch of World Animal Day 2019 last Saturday, 4 October 2019. Mr. Sean Choo, GM of Sunway Lagoon also announced its part in the conservation works to save river terrapins by adopting several river terrapins from the Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia. Dr Chen Pelf Nyok gave a talk about the critically endangered river terrapins. In order to […]

I know it’s a little early but I am already making Chinese New Year decorations using Angpow packets. I always make them early as I can get really busy closer to CNY with all the bakings and more. So it is wise to make these red packets decor now, store them safely and bring them out weeks before Chinese New Year.  We will be welcoming the RAT zodiac next year hence I’ll be sharing how […]

A reader recently asked if I know of any hotels in Melaka suitable for families with young children as she is planning a trip to this historical city in the third quarter of this year. Immediately I shared with her the video of our recent stay in the Kids’ Suite, Holiday Inn Melaka. This Kids’ Suite will definitely keep the little ones happy and occupied with the double-decker bed as well as play area in […]

Last week, schools were suddenly closed due to the haze. With 3 days off and nothing to do, Ethan’s friends planned an outing to go ice skating. His friends are all pro-skaters while both my boys have never skated but are keen to learn. So off to the ice skating rink they went. They took advantage of the early bird special whereby if you enter before noon, you’ll get RM5 off the ticket price. We […]

Ayden’s kindy is holding a talent show next week. The kids are given a chance to showcase their talent. They can choose to sing, tell a story or any other hidden talent that they have.  Ayden is not going to play the drums as the school doesn’t have a drum set and it will be too much of a hassle to transport a set there. He chose to perform a magic trick. And the best […]

Most of my readers know both my boys are avid drummers as I regularly share videos of their drum covers. I even created a Youtube playlist especially for all their drum covers so it will be easier to follow their updates. You can track their updates here -> Drum Covers They are slowly but surely upgrading their drum set from the basic 5-piece set to an elaborate set of their dreams. I wanted to contribute […]

On the 1st of August, Ethan got a chance of a lifetime to perform in front of his favourite rock band Mad August during the press conference for their upcoming concert. I’ve blogged about it here.  Fast forward to 30 August, I brought the boys to attend that said concert. This is Ethan and Ayden’s first time attending a concert and they are pretty excited about it. We got rock zone tickets; a free-standing […]

Our Little Chef Ayden turns SIX today. He requested to celebrate with his friends at school so I baked him his favourite Moist Chocolate cake and let him decorate it himself. Ayden named his masterpiece – Chocolate Oreo Burger Cake HAPPY BIRTHDAY AYDEN Big brother Ethan could not join us as he was in school Ayden and his class teacher With the boys With the girls Singing the birthday song So adorable to see these […]

Last Sunday (25/8/2019) was a very memorable day for our drummer boys as they both get to perform LIVE in a mall in the Klang Valley. Big brother Ethan is used to performing as he is the school’s drummer so I am not too worried for him. I was more concerned for little Ayden as this is only his second time performing for a crowd yet he nailed it effortlessly. The Daddy and I are […]

How many kinds of furniture can you use to decorate your house? When choosing your furniture, it is important to consider material aesthetics. What is the dominant material you would like for your house décor? Would it be wood, steel, glass or others? We love decorating our house with wood furniture. Wood is one of the most beautiful materials. It is flexible, strong and may last for generations. There is no household area that doesn’t […]

Mention Sapore and many will tell you that it is a hidden gem in Ampang. Serving authentic Italian and Spanish-Mediterranean cuisine, this restaurant is lead by Chef Fabio Ruggiero, who originates from Bari in Italy. Sapore is hidden right behind the busy street of Jalan Ampang fly over bridge. 18 Persiaran Ampang, Desa Pahlawan, Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur Operating Hours: 2pm to 11:30pm (Monday to Friday) 10am to 11:30pm (Weekends & Public Holiday) Contact: +603 […]

 Waka Waka KL is the latest themed indoor playground in Kuala Lumpur. This ‘magical kingdom’ is perfect for children aged between two to twelve years old. Located within the premises of Furama Hotel Bukit Bintang, Waka Waka KL boost over 10,000 square feet of play space for little ones to unleash his/her energy and imagination and be a #wakaroyal! More than just a place to play, Waka Waka KL is built to enhance a […]

FREE PLAYGROUND FOR KIDS IN 1 UTAMA SHOPPING MALL Several malls in the Klang Valley have implemented FREE play space for children. 1 Utama Shopping Mall is one of them. Situated on the Ground Floor, it is in the same wing as FlowRider KL and AirRider KL. It is non-air conditioned though with several fans fixed to the walls so do bring a change of clothes as kids can get pretty sweaty after a good […]

Little Chef Ayden is back and this time he baked some delicious sesame cookies using Martha Stewart’s recipe. This is one of the simplest cookies to bake so if you are looking for something to bake with your little ones, I would highly recommend this recipe.  Ingredients:  1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature (we used 115 gram butter) 1 cup packed light-brown […]

It’s the school holidays and little Ayden is obviously having too much time in his hand …  Ayden : Mummy, it is Leon’s birthday today Me : Urm.. Happy Birthday Leon Ayden : But he doesn’t have a birthday cake Me : Uh-huh…  Ayden : Can we bake him a cake? Me : NO Ayden : Please… Pretty please??? And that’s how Leon the Lion got a cake for his birthday today >_< Leon’s 1st […]

August is a very important month for us Malaysians as we celebrate Malaysia’s Independence Day on the 31st.  The official Malayan Declaration of Independence was read at 9:30 a.m. at Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. These days, Malaysians celebrate the historic event as a national holiday with parades, fireworks, excitement, and flag-waving cheer. For me personally, 31 August is made even more special with the birth of our second son, Ayden.  Ayden, My Merdeka Baby […]

It is believed that the moon is at its roundest and brightest on the 15th August of the lunar calendar. On this day, family members gather and feast together as full moon signifies reunion. Mooncakes are a must-have during this reunion, traditionally known as Mid-Autumn Festival. This year, Tao’s Chinese Cuisine’s Master Dim Sum Chef, Chef Lo Tian Sion and his team unveil their mooncake curations themed Orient Lustre. The Orient Lustre series blends classics […]

Flowers are a girl’s best friend especially fresh ones Special tip for guys – If you kind of forgotten your special someone’s birthday until the very last minute, hurry to your nearest florist to grab the biggest bouquet for her. OR if you are residing in Singapore, you are in LUCK as there is a florist that does same day delivery in 60 minutes! Dubbed “60 Minute Singapore Florist”, FARM Florist offers bouquets from $25.00 […]

Tung Yuen Chinese Restaurant at Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam once again presents the new All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum (AUCE Dim Sum) package but this time, it is served with Szechuan Cuisines and Dessert which would not disappoint dim sum lovers. Literally meaning ‘touch the heart,’ dim sum refers to the dumplings and other small bites that do indeed produce an emotional response. In All You Can Eat Dim Sum, diners can expect 13 varieties of […]

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the four most important Chinese festivals. Mid-Autumn Festival is the festive season where families, friends and loved ones gather to celebrate the moments of unity and happiness. Children have fun walking around with traditional handmade paper lanterns lit with candles though these days, such traditional lanterns have become a rarity. Inflated bulb-lit plastic lanterns depicting cartoon characters of the season are now the fad among kids but I don’t […]

1st August 2019 This date will forever be embedded in Ethan’s memory as this is the day he got to meet his idols – the members of the awesome rock band Mad August in person. When I posted some pictures on my FB yesterday, a friend commented, “They are like the Malaysia version of Beyond now” and I must agree with him.  So not only Ethan got to meet them, he also had the privilege […]